In a private room at a café.
Raphael sipped his coffee and instructed his subordinates to establish an assassination company, though its public face would be the "Mechanic Company."
He planned to rent an upscale storefront and hire some trained servants, purely to keep up appearances, since there was bound to be little actual reception work.
Raphael would only receive clients here if they were unafraid of scrutiny from Official Beyonders.
He had plenty of money on hand now and had no intention of economizing on something like this.
While preparing to establish the company, Raphael also sent his three subordinates out to "drum up business," attending more cocktail parties and balls to seek out wealthy merchants or officials embroiled in disputes and identify potential clients.
As for attracting the attention of Official Beyonders, Raphael was confident on that front. He would leave no clues at the scene.
The clients, however, could easily become a source of clues, so contact with them could be maintained through clandestine meetings.
Wagner and the other two found their superior's assignment remarkably novel. Since this was their first mission, all three privately resolved to carry it out diligently.
Raphael's "Killer Personality" finally had a chance to come out for some fresh air, explaining to Wagner and the others how to "develop a clientele."
How to serve as intermediaries, how to collect payment, and so on.
As they listened, Wagner and the others grew increasingly solemn. They realized this was a covert yet comprehensive operating model for an assassination company. If they followed Mr. Collins's instructions at every step, even Official Beyonders might not be able to trace it back to them.
After giving them these instructions, Raphael took his leave.
The three remaining subordinates exchanged glances. Moor, who had a high nose bridge, asked